Archive for the ‘International Trade and Export Trends’ Category

The recent imposition of additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports into the United States, along with the potential removal of the de minimis exemption of $800 per package from China, will significantly alter global trade patterns. As tariffs increase costs for U.S. importers and small shipments become subject to customs duties, there is a growing […]

In today’s rapidly shifting trade environment—highlighted by the United States’ recent 10% tariffs on Chinese imports and China’s retaliatory actions—businesses of all sizes are feeling the pressure to rethink their supply chain structures. One of the most effective solutions to mitigate these risks is diversification: spreading sourcing, production, and logistics operations across multiple regions or […]

The global trading landscape has always been subject to shifting policies and unpredictable events, but the recent 10% ad valorem tariff on imports from China—imposed by President Donald Trump in February 2025—has made it more volatile than ever. These tariffs also apply to Hong Kong, and there is no de minimis treatment available, meaning all […]